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Over One Year Later, Please Find A Good Surgeon And Go For It!

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I started to develop early like most women talk...

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NewMeInCaliMarch 5, 2013
WORTH IT$3,500

I started to develop early like most women talk about in their stories. First girl in my class to wear a bra, a D by high school, DD college, and then went to Nordstrom about 5 years ago and 20 pound weight gain to find out that I am a 34G not a 38DD, whoops. Tried everything from pain relievers, yoga, pilates, acupuncture, chiropractor, and nothing led to any permanent pain relief. I have the shoulder indents and rashes. I like to be active but sports bras feel like they are strangling me. My husband is supportive and I am ready. I'm 5'6" 143lbs and my surgeon says he can get me to a small D or maybe large C.

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Ke-Ping Tsao, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Lyn Geraldton
October 31, 2014
That's so fab, you look great , I'm in my 5th month of healing and am the happiest and the proudest and having more freedom of movement. Fromm GG/H cup to DD. definately less shoulder and neck pain from 3/4 times a wk, to once a fortnight. No more spilling food on my breasts it goes onto the plate, yey. I breathe better too, when I see other huge breasted women I want to tell them my story and encourage them to get the op, I will never look back. All the best to us ladies who have taken the courage to improve our health the the breast reduction.
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AllNaturalMe
February 20, 2015
You look amazing! I'm sure it's much easier now. I am considering Dr. Tso for my explant surgery. I'm removing my 8 yr. old large implants. I'm in pain and burning etc. Can't wait to have them removed. Would you recommend Dr. Tso?
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44 days to go and I am not feeling nervous about...

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NewMeInCaliMarch 8, 2013
44 days to go and I am not feeling nervous about surgery but about the amount the surgery will cost. I have insurance with a 4K deductible and then I have to pay 20%, boo. Is it worth it when I have to pay so much? I am still waiting for the insurance to approve me and if they don't I am going to have to put it off again. Still confused why my PS says I will be a large C or small D when I want to be a small C. He said something about me having a large rib cage where my breasts attach. Anyone heard of that?

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Kimmers25
March 8, 2013

Welcome to the community.  The only way to fix this pain problem is to remove the load!  Been there and done that and love it.  You will feel amazing once this is done.  I noticed a difference the minute I sat up in recovery.  

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NewMeInCali
March 8, 2013
That's what I keep hearing from every woman I know who has had the surgery. My sister and cousin had it done and they are both happy. Thanks!
Kimmers25
March 9, 2013

Oh yes!  It makes you a completely new woman.

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Scarlet1313
March 8, 2013
I don't think that they can narrow the width of your breasts were the are attached. That might have something to do with it, also if he takes too much breast tissue out it could damage the nipple complex and compromise blood flow. You could lose your nipple if he goes too small. I am not sure but I have read on here that if you lose weight (and breast tissue) you might be able to end up closer to the size you want...because he would still be removing the same amount. My doctor said I will be no smaller than a C...I am happy with that, focus on the positive no back pain, proportionate and perky breasts! Good luck.
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NewMeInCali
March 9, 2013
just took some pics hiking and realize a D cup would be a vast improvement and it was great exercise but my shoulders are killing me. Thanks for your help. Crossing fingers over insurance and if all goes well I will be much smaller in 43 days!!
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I just called my PS and I have been approved for...

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NewMeInCaliMarch 11, 2013
I just called my PS and I have been approved for surgery! I have 42 days to prepare myself emotionally and physically. I already bought a button front pajama top and it is weird thinking that I will be able to wear anything button up that doesn't pull at the chest. Any input or advice is welcomed (e.g. must haves, what you wish you knew before surgery, etc.). My husband is a little freaked out but knows that when I decide on something there is no stopping me.

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